Presence-Aware Remote Communication Continuum

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current remote communication systems only offer binary options for connectivity, lacking the full range of communication options available to individuals in the same physical space.

Innovation Solution

A device and system that utilize sensors to detect presence and intent, processors to analyze and determine identity and availability, and communication modules to establish a continuum of communication links, including audio and video connections, with indicators to signify various presence and availability states.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If binary connectivity options are used in remote communication systems, then system simplicity is maintained, but communication versatility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication optionsVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication continuum into multiple discrete fidelity levels (low-fidelity and high-fidelity communication modes). This allows the system to offer versatile communication options without requiring full complexity of continuous adjustment, as the segmented approach provides distinct selectable states along the communication spectrum.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts communication fidelity based on detected presence and availability states. The communication mode transitions between low-fidelity and high-fidelity states according to real-time sensor data about individual presence and intent, enabling adaptability without manual intervention while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated decision-making.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If automated communication link establishment is implemented, then user convenience is improved, but false connection attempts may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoidconnection accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of presence and intent before establishing communication links. Sensors detect individual presence and the processor determines communication intent in advance of actual connection establishment, ensuring that automated links are only created when conditions are appropriately met, thereby maintaining reliability while providing convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from sensors and processors to continuously monitor presence and availability states. This feedback mechanism allows the system to confirm whether conditions warrant connection establishment before executing the connection, reducing false connection attempts while maintaining automated convenience through real-time decision-making based on current system state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10574708B2Method and system for remote communication

Publication Date: 2020.02.25 BOSE CORP

AI summary

A system configured for remote communication includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of a first individual, a processor configured to determine an intent of the first individual to establish communication with a remote individual, a communication module configured to communicate the presence and intent to a remote system and further configured to receive an indication of the presence and availability of a second individual at the remote system to communication, and an indicator configured to indicate the second individual's presence and availability to communication. The indicator is configured to indicate a plurality of different presence and availability states for the second individual.